Assistant Project Manager – Residential Remodeling

Assistant Project Manager – Residential Remodeling Company: Kitchen by Design Inc. Location: Pasadena, CA Job Type: Full-Time | On-Site and Local Project Visits Compensation: $60,000–$75,000 annually, depending on experience Experience: 3–5+ years preferred About Kitchen by Design Kitchen by Design is a family-owned general contracting and residential remodeling company based in Pasadena, California. We specialize in kitchen and bathroom remodeling, custom cabinetry, countertops, flooring, custom closets, and interior renovations. As our business continues to grow, we are seeking an experienced, motivated, and highly organized Assistant Project Manager who can take ownership of daily project operations, coordinate multiple remodeling projects, and help improve the efficiency of our business. Position Overview The Assistant Project Manager will play a key role in overseeing the day-to-day execution of residential remodeling projects, working directly with company ownership, subcontractors, suppliers, and homeowners. We are looking for someone who can independently manage schedules, coordinate trades, communicate with customers, identify potential problems, and keep projects moving forward without constant supervision. This position also offers opportunities to contribute to supplier development, subcontractor recruitment, estimating, field measurements, operational improvements, and business growth initiatives. The ideal candidate is proactive, resourceful, detail-oriented, and comfortable taking responsibility in a fast-paced, growing construction company. Key Responsibilities Project Management & Scheduling Coordinate the daily execution of multiple residential remodeling projects. Develop, maintain, and update project schedules and timelines. Manage subcontractor sequencing and coordinate multiple construction trades. Monitor project milestones, deadlines, and material readiness. Identify potential scheduling conflicts and proactively develop solutions. Conduct regular project site visits to monitor progress. Keep management informed of project status, risks, and outstanding decisions. Subcontractor & Vendor Management Serve as the primary point of contact for routine subcontractor coordination. Schedule and coordinate cabinetry installation, countertops, flooring, plumbing, electrical, tile, painting, and other construction trades. Confirm subcontractor availability and coordinate upcoming work. Identify and help resolve routine field coordination issues. Monitor subcontractor performance and communicate quality or scheduling concerns. Assist with obtaining competitive subcontractor bids and material pricing. Customer Communication Serve as the primary day-to-day contact for assigned remodeling projects. Provide homeowners with consistent project updates. Manage customer expectations regarding schedules, deliveries, and construction progress. Address routine customer concerns professionally and proactively. Coordinate walkthroughs, inspections, and project completion activities. Escalate significant contractual, technical, or financial decisions to company ownership. Field Measurements & Site Surveys Conduct site visits to evaluate existing project conditions. Learn and follow the company's standardized measurement and site documentation procedures. Perform field measurements for kitchens, bathrooms, cabinetry, countertops, closets, and other remodeling projects after appropriate training. Prepare detailed measurement sketches, photographs, and site condition reports. Identify potential installation conflicts, appliance clearance issues, and other field conditions. Coordinate final measurement verification and approvals before custom fabrication or material ordering. Materials, Purchasing & Budget Coordination Coordinate material procurement, deliveries, and installation readiness. Communicate with vendors regarding product availability, pricing, and lead times. Track material orders and identify potential…

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